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English -
Retell our class text, 'Adventure at Sandy Cove,' using the story map below.
Who would you choose as the villain in our class innovation? Draw a picture and describe the villain using expanded noun phrases.
Geography - Geographical patterns.
What is Topography? Research and find out what the topographical patterns of the UK are. Below you can find a topographic map of the UK to help you.
Example questions:
- Which region has the most hills or mountains?
- Which two regions are the most different or similar?
- Where is the highest mountain?
Geography -
Home Learning - Thursday 6th March
TTRS - The children know their logins. We currently have a 'battle' ongoing between the Year 3s and the Year 4s, every point counts! Keep it up!
Reading Plus - Site code rpstpet13 - Children know their own login details.
Maths - Below you will find a World Book Day themed escape room. Children need to answer the questions to move through the book and escape. This will work best when it is in slideshow mode.
Maths - TT Rockstars - The battle is on! Year 3s against Year 4s!
English - Retell our class text, 'Adventure at Sandy Cove'
What setting would you choose for your own finding tale? Would you venture to a forest or under the sea? Maybe a desert or a jungle?
Draw and label your innovated setting. Don't forget to use adjectives to describe your setting!
Class 2 Home Learning -
Following on from our UK Study in geography, can you research some landmarks that you might find in Wales and Northern Ireland?
Are they physical or human landmarks?
Class 2 Reflection Area - Be Courageous!
SCARF Day 2025
Science - Living Things and their Habitats
We created our own class Ecosystem - ask us what 'biotic' and 'abiotic' means.
The Truth about Trolls
This term, Class 2 were set a very special mission...to help spread the truth about trolls. In the books we read and the stories we have heard, they are always portrayed as the villain. Ask your child to tell you what trolls are really like!
In English, we have been learning a 'Warning Tale' called 'The Stone Trolls'. This is our story map. Ask your child to tell you the story!
In Science, we have been learning about the skeleton and what its functions are. As one its functions is protection, the children were challenged to design a structure to protect the shell of a boiled egg from breaking when dropped. Straws were used to represent bones and the egg represented either the brain or heart.
All ready for the first performance of 'A Hint of Snow White'
The peasant
One part of the mirror!
Forest Arrangers - Dash and Bolt
The decorators - Dabbit and Splodge
The courtiers
The attendants
The Squirrels
The deer
Our amazing guitarists performing one last time for this year!
The Colour Run!
A HUGE well done to Annabelle for getting a place at the Royal Ballet School! What a star!
What great fun we had on Sports Day!
We had a brilliant time on your residential this year!
Class 2 Educational Visit to Hathersage, Eyam & Castleton
Wednesday 8th May to Friday 10th May 2024
Last minute reminders:
If you need a travel sickness tablet, please take this before you leave for school. Make sure that you have got an extra one for way home, in a named envelope. This needs handing to Mrs Reeson.
Come to school at the usual time. Leave ALL bags inside the school gate to the left of the gate, against the wall (near the noughts and crosses game). No bags will then get left behind in the classroom.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PACKED LUNCH & WATER BOTTLE IS IN YOUR SMALL DAY BAG
Go to the classroom and go to the toilet then sit in your seat, ready for the register.
We will be leaving school at about 9:15 am.
Any medicines need to be handed in to Mrs Reeson. This should include instructions for administration and the medicine itself. This includes travel sickness tablets for the return journey.
Please also hand in the extra £5 to Mrs Reeson and she will sign your name off on a form to say that she’s received it.
Mrs Reeson will be standing at the Class 2 door in the playground.
Packed lunch in a carrier bag that can go in the bin once eaten. If you have a plastic sandwich box to prevent squished sandwiches – put this back in your day bag once you have eaten your lunch.
Water bottle – to be used whilst we are away. This is ESSENTIAL.
£5 in a named purse or wallet for the essential trip activity ‘Visiting the Gift Shop’
PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN A £10 NOTE
Bag with clothes including coat, shoes, wellies etc and essentials such as a toothbrush, towel etc in – see kit list
Rucksack / backpack to put packed lunch and waterproofs in on our days out. Waterproofs can be packed in the big bag tonight!
Snacks to scoff whenever you get the chance – this is another key part of going on a school trip. Acceptable foods include crisps, Pringles, Haribo (other brands are available), biscuits, chocolate etc. Please do not bring gum or fizzy / energy drinks. Please pack these in a named carrier bag. Sweets etc are not allowed in rooms so we will keep them in the lounge.
Teddies / blankets if requi
We had a fantastic day at Bassetlaw Museum learning all about the Romans! We made a Roman pot using clay, worked as archaeologists, studying some Roman artefacts, learnt what a Roman soldier would have worn, and re-enated a Roman wedding!
We are very lucky to have an expert from the Nottinghamshire Music Hub come to our school to teach us how to play the Toca djembe drum. We are really enjoying our lessons so far!
At the beginning of every new Science module, the children are provided with a 'Knowledge Organiser' to help them with their learning. This is the 'Knowledge Organiser' the children are currently using in our lessons about teetth and the digestive system. Ask your child to tell you what they know!
In maths, we have just started learning about 'multiplication and division'. Have a look at the documents below to get an idea of the sorts of things we will be doing.
This half term in English, we are learning a 'Wishing Tale' called 'The King of the Fishes'. This is the story map the children have been using to help them learn the story. Ask your child to tell you the story!
Our (very cold!) trip to Perlethorpe
The River Meden
Sketching the physical features of the river
Using nets to catch invertebrate species
Measuring the depth of the water
Lunch time!
Orienteering, looking for features of a river
Our last activity was to make a river sculpture using natural materials.
and finally...a play on the park.
What we will be learning about this half term (Spring 1)...
In music this half term, we have been learning to play a piece of music called 'Put on your Gumboots'. As this unit was based on music from South Africa, we first listened to different styles of South African music. We then watched a video of 'gumboot dancing' in which people make different rhythms, wearing gumboots (wellies!)!.
We then all learnt how to play the glockenspiel parts by reading music notation. We then all learned to sing the song and then finally we all learned the body percussion part.
Christmas 2023
Making snow globes
Christmas Jumper Day!
'Herald for Herod' - 'Pantotivity'
Christmas Party
Making Christingles
Felting Workshop
"I liked it when we rubbed on the soap and water because it was really fun!"
"I liked learning a new skill and trying something different."
"I really enjoyed putting the differrent bts of string on the fibre."
"I liked learning a new skill so I know how to do it again for my family Christmas tree."
"I liked putting the tights on and washing it with soap."
" I really like that you got to choose your own colours."
Today, our brillant guitarists performed. Very well done to Percy and Flynn!
New TTRS Competition!
In P.E this half term, we have been doing 'gymnastics'. Here, the children are working in groups to create a routine, by following a set of instructions.
In English, we have been learning about 'Instructions'. We started off our learning, by learning a set of instructions, using a text map. Ask your child to 'read' the instructions!
Beatboxing Workshop
Beatboxing Workshop
Beatboxing Workshop - making the sounds of a bass drum, a high-hat and a snare drum!
In science today, we finished off our Chemistry learning about 'Rocks' with a lesson all about fossils. Here, the children are sorting statements into the correct order to explain the process of fossilisation!
Year 4s hard at work, making Roman Numerals using matchsticks!
In science this week, we looked at soil with a magnifying glass to answer the question: Is soil just dirt? The most excitement seemed to come from spotting a worm! We also found decaying leaves/organic material, small pieces of rock, and organisms.
Design and Technology
Class 2 have continued their Food and Nutrition work by making stuffed peppers. The children mixed bulgur wheat with raw vegetables and used this mixture to fill half peppers. Lemon juice and olive oil were added to the mix and the whole thing was topped with feta cheese.
Class 2 have enjoyed eating their stuffed peppers. This week's food was not as great a hit as last week's Noodle Salad, but the children have thought about what they would change for next time. Some would add less lemon, some more cheese, and some would replace certain vegetables. All the children tried their stuffed peppers and were able to describe their feelings towards their food.
Design and Technology
As part of our D&T unit on Food and Nutrition, Class 2 has been cooking delicious and nutritious food!
First up Noodle Salad, using rice noodles and assorted vegetables. The dressing was made using brown sugar, soy sauce and lime.
The children have greatly enjoyed making Noodle Salad, but they enjoyed eating it even more. Everyone had a try and the majority of the class gave it two thumbs up!
In history today, we looked at photos of some of the evidence of the middle Stone Age (the Mesolithic Era), to discuss what life was like in Mesolithic Britain.
This is what the children will be doing when we visit Creswell Crags on Monday. The children are really enjoying learning about 'The Stone Age' in history, so I am really excited to see how this trip can add to our overall learning experience.
Using drama to act-out 'Poppy, Waldo and the Giant'!
In English, we have been learning about a 'Meeting Tale', called 'Poppy, Waldo and the Giant'. This is our class story map, which we have used to help us learn the story. Ask your child to tell you the story!
In maths, we are learning about 'Place Value'. These booklets give you some examples of the sorts of things the children are doing in class.
Testing the catapults! Can you tell whose cube travelled the furthest?
In Design and Technology, we have been learning about levers. As part of our learning, we made a see-saw (a first-class lever), and a catapult (a third-lass lever).
In art this week, we have been learning about proportion and scale, in relation to the human form. We used a manikin to look at the proportion of the main body and limbs, and then used this as a guide to draw the basic shapes of body parts. We then looked at ‘decoupage’, which is a way of decorating something using shapes, pictures etc. cut from paper. We each chose a theme, then selected relevant images from magazines and attached them to a 3D form (a plant pot!)
In English, we have started learning a new text - a ‘Newspaper Report’, which is about a tornado destroying some local houses. Here is our text map, which we are using to help us learn the text.
Maths with Michael'White Rose Education' has teamed up with TV presenter, teacher and parent Michael Underwood to bring you a mini-series called Maths with Michael
A HUGE thank you to all of you who sponsored the children to be silent for the whole morning! They did an amazing job! Your support helped us raise a ginormous total of £1336.87 for the Turkey - Syria appeal!
Curriculum Overview - Summer 1
‘Spring Chicken’
Ready for our performance of ‘Spring Chicken’ in church!
The Easter Egg Raffle!
Our wonderful dancers performing the dance they did at the Dance Festival a few weeks ago.
Easter Crafts Afternoon - 28th March 2023
Times Tables Rockstars MTC Prep Schedule
Y4 Parents - Parents Guide to the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)
The fabulous dancers who took part in the dance festival at Retford Oaks Academy!
Today, we had the swimming staff come to school to teach us how to do CPR, use a defibrillator, and put someone into the recovery position.
We are fantastic at reciting this story now! Ask your child to tell you the story!
In English, we have started learning a new text - ‘Adventure at Sandy Cove’, which is about two boys who find a black box, filled with jewels, in a rock pool. Here we are practising reciting the text, using our story maps to help us.
On World Book Day, we read some of ‘How to Train your Dragon’ , and then created our own ‘Dragon Top Trump’ cards. We even played the game using them! After lunch, we used the internet to find out about some of the different types of dragons. We then used this information as inspiration to draw and paint our own dragons
Well done to all the children who received a prize for either being a ‘runner-up’ or the winner of the ‘Community Garden Poster Design’ competition!
Design &Technology - Textiles - Creating a solution to the problem of a tea towel slipping off a hook/rail
Practising sewing a button onto felt
Cutting out the template
Pinning the template in place
Finished products!
Finished products!
Singing the ‘Dragon Ships’ song
In music, Class 2 have been developing their singing technique on the theme of ‘Vikings’! They have learnt how to sing in time with others, recognise simple rhythmic notation by ear and by sight, use simple rhythmic notation to compose a Viking battle song, and perform music with confidence and discipline.
A ‘Viking Battle’ song
A ‘Viking Battle’ song
A ‘Viking Battle’ song
What an AMAZING experience Young Voices was!
About to eat our lunch before entering the arena
Ready to start the rehearsal
Putting up our banner!
What our view was from our seats
Ready for the concert!
Young Voices 2023
'Go the Distance'
Young Voices 2023
'Sing from Your Heart'
Young Voices 2023
'Over the Hills'
Young Voices 2023
Young Voices 2023
Singing with Heather Small!
What we will be learning about this half term...
We had a fantastic time watching Peter Pan at the theatre!
Christmas Party
Working hard making 3D shapes (in our Christmas jumpers of course!)
In Art and Design, we have been learning about primary, secondary and tertiary colours, and how to make them. Here, we are ‘overpainting’ onto to our prepared backgrounds, using a mix of primary, secondary and tertiary colours.
What we are learning this half term...
To start off our next English unit, we have been learning 'The River Unicorn' using this text map.
Take a look inside the 'Addition and Subtraction' booklets to see what we will be learning about in maths over the next few weeks!
Online SafetyThis week, we have been learning that sometimes, online content can cause us to feel upset and that there are ways to deal with upsetting online content, including showing it to a trusted adult and speaking to an organisation.
Indian Dancing - Full dance!
Indian Dancing
Indian Dancing - 3rd November 2022
In Design and Technology, we worked in groups to make pizza and bread. We learnt the words 'knead', 'fermentation' and 'gluten'.
African Drumming
African Dancing
African Dancing
We had great fun learning some African dancing and drumming!
What is Times Tables Rock Stars? Parents and Carers Guide
In either paper form or online, Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice. This format has very successfully boosted times tables recall speed for hundreds of thousands of pupils over the last 8 years in over 16,000 schools - both primary and secondary - worldwide.
In English, we have been learning a 'Warning Tale' called 'Kassim and the Greedy Dragon' using a story map. Ask your child to tell you the story using the story map below!
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service.” - Queen Elizabeth II
In maths, we are learning about 'Place Value'. Have a look at the workbooks below to get an idea of what the children will be learning about in school. They are also a great way for children to enjoy maths at home!
Thank you to everyone who gave me an 'end of year' gift, it is very much appreciated.
Good luck to the children in Year 4 - you will be fantastic Year 5s!
Enjoy the summer!
The children did a fantastic job in the KS2 production 'The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents'! Well done, everyone!
Keeping cool...
'The Fisherman's Tale' Drama Workshop - 15/07/22
We were very lucky to see our incredible pianists in action today!
FREE Twinkl Membership Guidance | Parents Guide - This fantastic free parents membership guide is an overview of all of the amazing resources specially designed for our parent users. Full of helpful hints and tips, as well as information on how to get the most from our website.
Summer Holiday Activities For ChildrenYou'll find loads of fun activities to keep your children entertained during the summer holidays - they're fun, educational and active! Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
We made 'Basil Pesto and Pasta' today. We had great fun using a pestle and mortar!
Pounding the basil, garlic and pine nuts
Grating the parmesan
Weighing out the pasta
Mixing it altogether
Tasting our food!
In our 'history' lesson this week, we worked in groups to discuss and rank different 'Ancient Greek Legacies', in order from 'Most Important' to 'Least Important'
Athletics Festival at Retford Oaks Academy
We enjoyed playing a 'fractions' game today!
The Year 4 Times Tables Test and MathShed’s free practice simulatorThe Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check simulator is open for all children to use throughout the year for them to get ready for the real deal! It has been modelled exactly on the formatting and other rules set out by the Department for Education with a friendlier, game-like user interface, so children can play as comfortably and enjoyably as possible so they are well-prepared for success when the actual Year 4 Times Tables Test comes around.
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